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MIT analysis finds current EVs could replace ~90% of personal vehicles now on the road based on driver’s energy consumption

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A study by a team at MIT has concluded that roughly 90% of the personal vehicles on the road in the US could be replaced by an electric vehicle available on the market today, even if the cars can only charge overnight. Together, the two datasets encompass millions of trips made by drivers all around the country. —Jessika Trancik.

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IoT-ize Your Old Gadgets With a Mechanical Hijacking Device

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But if you want it, it's there—as long as you're able to afford it, of course. Or, that was the idea, anyway. KAIST/Korea Polytechnic University The paper doesn't directly address the cost of the MHD, and with three motors and some other electronics in it, it's not likely to be super cheap.

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Kinetic Green ropes in Piyush Pandey to re-create ‘Chal Meri Luna’ magic | Autocar Professional

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Luna – the revered Moped of 1980s and 1990s that offered affordable two wheeler to lakhs of India is set to come back in an electric avatar after more than two decades. The company management intends to target the Rs 25-30,000 monthly income group that uses public transportation, such as shared automobiles or local buses.

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CA’s solar tax supporters are trying to run a “wealthy vs disadvantaged” narrative: It doesn’t have to be

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In the document, the commission argued that the existing net energy metering tariff “negatively impacts non-participating customers; is not cost-effective; and disproportionately harms low-income ratepayers” since homeowners without solar are being shouldered with the price of maintaining the grid.

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Elon Musk’s $50K TX house is a humble prefab home that can be towed by a Model X

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Teslarati recently received a tip noting that Elon Musk’s housing unit in Starbase, Texas is a Boxabl Casita , a foldable, prefabricated home designed for quick installations and maximum affordability. The Boxabl Casita is durable, too, being made of concrete panels and steel. It could be installed very quickly as well. .

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How Robots Can Help Us Act and Feel Younger

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One is within the home for an older person who needs help, and the other is for the rest of society—for younger people who need to be more productive to support a greater number of older people. Well, one robotic idea is to just cook meals for the person. How do we help that person have a truly better quality of life?

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Chevrolet unveils the Bolt EV

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It also features advanced connectivity technologies designed to enhance and personalize the driving experience. GM said that the Bolt EV benefits directly from the suggestions and ideas of Volt owners and features technologies that make owning a long-range electric vehicle easy. —Mary Barra. —Mary Barra.

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